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Understanding tax strategies and managing your tax bill should be part of any sound financial approach. Some taxes can be deferred, and others can be managed through tax-efficient investing. With careful and consistent preparation, you may be able to manage the impact of taxes on your financial efforts.

Making Your Tax Bracket Work

Have you explored all your options when it comes to managing your taxable income?

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The Facts About Income Tax

Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.

Election Results Key to Estate Tax Changes in 2025

The outcome of November's presidential and congressional elections will be key to potential estate tax changes in 2025.

Counteracting Capital Gains with Tax-Loss Harvesting

You may have heard the phrase "tax-loss harvesting." A financial professional may be able to provide some guidance.

Navigating the New Tax Bill: Business Owner Tips

The updates in the OBBBA go beyond personal taxes – business owners face new rules, too. Here’s how to plan for them.

Take the Headaches Out of Tax Season

How to make your life – and your CPA’s – go a little bit smoother as you prepare your returns during the coming tax season.

Underdiscussed Economic Cushions as War in Iran Continues

"Shock and awe” economic policy is helping buffer the economic fallout from the conflict with Iran.

Tax Strategies You Might Be Missing Out On

How year-round tax planning decisions can impact your return come tax season.

Tax Deductions You Won't Believe

Here are some examples of deductions from the IRS that were permitted and some that were, uh, too creative.

Five Most Overlooked Tax Deductions

Five overlooked tax deductions to help manage your tax bill.

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Making Your Tax Bracket Work

Have you explored all your options when it comes to managing your taxable income?

The Facts About Income Tax

Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.

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Articles

Tariffs and Trade Post-SCOTUS Ruling

Strategas outlines the Supreme Court's recent ruling on tariffs and next steps amid a rapidly evolving landscape.

Red Flags for Tax Auditors

Here are six flags that may make your tax return prime for an IRS audit.

So You Won the Lottery

Sometimes more money can create problems you didn’t see coming. Follow these steps to keep your Mega Millions protected.

Taking Advantage of Tax-Loss Harvesting

There can be tax benefits to selling securities that have underperformed – if you’re thoughtful about it.

Social Security Changes Are Unlikely

Strategas explains why significant changes to Social Security are unlikely, despite noisy headlines.

2024 Election Implications For Tariffs & Tax Legislation

Republicans secured a sweep in the 2024 election. However, slim majorities in Congress have implications for tax legislation.

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Videos

The Facts About Income Tax

Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.

Making Your Tax Bracket Work

Have you explored all your options when it comes to managing your taxable income?

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